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Reese’s Cheese Ball

A no-bake, creamy dessert cheese ball combining cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered and brown sugars, vanilla, mini Reese’s Pieces, and chocolate chips, coated with a crunchy mixture of Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups. Perfect for parties and served with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini Reese’s Pieces
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peanut butter cups (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini Reese’s Pieces (for coating)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for coating)
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanut butter cups (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fold in the mini Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups (if using) until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
  5. In a shallow dish, combine the mini Reese’s Pieces, mini chocolate chips, and crushed peanut butter cups for the coating.
  6. Remove the chilled cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
  7. Roll the cheese ball in the coating mixture until evenly covered.
  8. Place the coated cheese ball on a serving plate and serve with graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices.

Notes

This no-bake dessert can be prepared in advance and chilled until ready to serve. The optional crushed peanut butter cups add extra texture and flavor. Pairing with crunchy dippers like graham crackers or pretzels enhances the experience.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg